Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- The First Minster
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- George Leeman
- A Pipkin
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Basilica
- The Mystery Plays
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Constantius Chlorus
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Viking Male Grooming
- Statue of the God Mars
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Union Gas Works